12v electric blanket, esp in this weather!!

You can stay warm even with the van off for long periods of time without
having to worry about a dead battery. Good, easily stashable purchase.

Jim Akiba

-----Original Message-----
From: Troy [mailto:colorworks@GCI.NET]
Sent: Thursday, February 15, 2007 10:07 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: your favorite 12 V accessory

Hi there:

In the process of installing my second, auxiliary battery, which got me to
thinking about 12 V accessory items now that I have a battery to run them. A
quick search on eBay reveals dozens of 12 volt accessories, so many in fact,
it can leave a person's head spinning. There's everything from electric
blankets, coffee makers, vacuums, air compressors, trouble lights, fans, oil
pumps-- presumably to change your oil without removing the engine drain
plug-- if you would believe, coolers,  the list goes on and on.

I thought that a trouble light with a long cord would be useful, perhaps an
air compressor, if it actually worked, and maybe an ice chest, assuming it
didn't draw too much power to supplement the rather small onboard fridge.

Anyone care to share their thoughts as to what 12 volt accessory items
they've purchased they found useful, what is junk or what not to purchase.
Particular brand names would be useful, as well as sources.

Thanks!

Troy
89 Westy